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Harriet Tubman: Conductor of Freedom

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Day 41of 180
Week 9of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Learn about Harriet Tubman's courage

2

Understand the importance of helping others

3

Recognize God's love for all people

Proverbs 31:8-9

Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to destruction. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31:8-9 (WEB)

Harriet Tubman showed courage by speaking up and helping those who could not help themselves

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hero biography card for Harriet Tubman
  • Simple map of Underground Railroad
  • Coloring page of Harriet Tubman
  • Crayons
  • Picture book about Harriet Tubman

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and ask what they know about heroes. Explain that today we'll learn about a brave hero named Harriet Tubman who helped people become free.

💭 Review Question: What makes someone a hero?
2Teaching (8 min)

Share a child-friendly story about Harriet Tubman's work on the Underground Railroad, highlighting her bravery and kindness.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Harriet helped enslaved people escape to freedom
  • She was very brave and trusted God
  • She risked her own safety to help others
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why was Harriet Tubman brave?
  • How did she show love to others?
3Activity: Underground Railroad Map Coloring (5 min)
hands-on

Students color a simple map showing the path of the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman's journey.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a map
  2. Talk about the route while coloring
  3. Draw stars where Harriet helped people
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-marked coloring sheet

Challenge: Create a story map with drawn path

4Closing (2 min)

Recap Harriet Tubman's courage and how God uses brave people to help others.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Harriet do?
  • Why was she important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for brave people like Harriet who help others. Help us be brave and kind like her.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another brave hero, Ruby Bridges!

Galatians 5:13

For you, brothers, were called for freedom; only don't use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Galatians 5:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Freedom Friends Hand-Holding Game

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Harriet Tubman was an African American abolitionist who helped many enslaved people escape to freedom.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Focus on bravery and kindness
  • Avoid graphic details about slavery
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of slavery difficult to understand

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy and understanding about helping others

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Harriet Tubman
  • Act out a safe escape story
  • Learn more about the Underground Railroad

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